Competitors in the speech section have been impressing the adjudicators and audience with strong performances on the stage.
Here are some of the photos taken by Tony Hendron at the festival on Thursday.
9. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Elsa Hughes performs a song from the musical 'Be More Chill' in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT08-216. Photo: Tony Hendron
10. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Poppy Brock performs a scene from 'Sweet Charity' in the Musical Theatre section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT08-217. Photo: Tony Hendron
11. On the stage at Portadown Festival
We Love You Miss Hannigan...Grace Currie performs 'Little Girls' from the musical, 'Annie'. PT08-218. Photo: Tony Hendron
12. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Mama Mia...Amy Mellon performs 'Slipping Through My Fingers' from the famous Abba musical. PT08-219. Photo: Tony Hendron
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